Jurgen Klopp warns Liverpool their European Cup glory at Roma 34 years ago counts for nothing in Champions League semi-final second leg

Reds boss says that famous night has no part to play as his side take a 5-2 lead to the Italian capital on Wednesday night

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1 May 2018, 20:01

Updated: 2 May 2018, 9:54

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JURGEN KLOPP has warned Liverpool a glorious blast from the past will not fire them into the Champions League final.

The Reds return to Roma for tomorrow night's semi-final after famously winning the European Cup against the hosts in 1984.

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Liverpool train for the semi-final second leg in Rome with a 5-2 leadCredit: AFP or licensors

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Top scorer Mo Salah and Co get down to training but will be up for the biggest game of the season so far as Liverpool try to reach the Champions League finalCredit: EPA

Unlike 34 years ago, Liverpool are strong favourites after Mo Salah inspired a 5-2 win at Anfield in last week's first leg.

And Kop chief Klopp is keen to put memories from '84 to one side.

He told Liverpool's official Twitter account: "The story of Liverpool in Rome is great, but nobody here thinks it helps a lot that our grandfathers won here.

"It's just a game in a wonderful stadium, in a wonderful city, against a very strong side. Creating history does not happen because someone said it before."

Klopp: "The story of Liverpool in Rome is great, but nobody here thinks it helps a lot that our grandfathers won here. It's just a game in a wonderful stadium, in a wonderful city, against a very strong side. Creating history does not happen because someone said it before." pic.twitter.com/iFY8p40kWI